File access

[Jon Cosby]

I backed up my data files using the Windows backup utility and did a clean
install of Windows. The problem is I have a different username in the new
setup, and can't access my old files under "My Documents" (Access is
denied). These are in a directory under my old username. I can tinker with
the sharing and security settings for each directory, one by one, but that
will be time-consuming. I want to transfer these to my new user directory;
is there a quick way to do it?

Jon Cosby

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Jon,

No quick way, you will need to take ownership of each. Right-click the
folder, select properties. Go to the security tab and click advanced. You
can take control of the folders on the owner tab.

For the security tab to appear in a WinXP Pro system, you must disable
simple file sharing in the control panel/folder options/view tab. For a
WinXP Home system, you must restart in safe mode and logon as administrator.
More details here:

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Logan]

use your backup files.....

 

[Jon Cosby]

My god, there are hundreds of files and folders. There's got to be another
way to do this.

Jon

Hi Jon,

No quick way, you will need to take ownership of each. Right-click the
folder, select properties. Go to the security tab and click advanced. You
can take control of the folders on the owner tab.

For the security tab to appear in a WinXP Pro system, you must disable
simple file sharing in the control panel/folder options/view tab. For a
WinXP Home system, you must restart in safe mode and logon as administrator.
More details here:

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

I backed up my data files using the Windows backup utility and did a clean
install of Windows. The problem is I have a different username in the new
setup, and can't access my old files under "My Documents" (Access is
denied). These are in a directory under my old username. I can tinker with
the sharing and security settings for each directory, one by one, but that
will be time-consuming. I want to transfer these to my new user directory;
is there a quick way to do it?

Jon Cosby

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Keep in mind that the subs can inherit the permissions of the parents, so
choose the top-level folders and the option to replace owner on
subcontainers. It should shorten the task time considerably.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

My god, there are hundreds of files and folders. There's got to be another
way to do this.

Jon

Hi Jon,

No quick way, you will need to take ownership of each. Right-click the
folder, select properties. Go to the security tab and click advanced. You
can take control of the folders on the owner tab.

For the security tab to appear in a WinXP Pro system, you must disable
simple file sharing in the control panel/folder options/view tab. For a
WinXP Home system, you must restart in safe mode and logon as administrator.
More details here:

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

I backed up my data files using the Windows backup utility and did a clean
install of Windows. The problem is I have a different username in the new
setup, and can't access my old files under "My Documents" (Access is
denied). These are in a directory under my old username. I can tinker with
the sharing and security settings for each directory, one by one, but that
will be time-consuming. I want to transfer these to my new user directory;
is there a quick way to do it?

Jon Cosby

 

[Jon Cosby]

I didn't see that. Thanks.

Jon

Hi,

Keep in mind that the subs can inherit the permissions of the parents, so
choose the top-level folders and the option to replace owner on
subcontainers. It should shorten the task time considerably.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

My god, there are hundreds of files and folders. There's got to be another
way to do this.

Jon

Hi Jon,

No quick way, you will need to take ownership of each. Right-click the
folder, select properties. Go to the security tab and click advanced. You
can take control of the folders on the owner tab.

For the security tab to appear in a WinXP Pro system, you must disable
simple file sharing in the control panel/folder options/view tab. For a
WinXP Home system, you must restart in safe mode and logon as administrator.
More details here:

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone



I backed up my data files using the Windows backup utility and did a clean
install of Windows. The problem is I have a different username in

the
new

setup, and can't access my old files under "My Documents" (Access is
denied). These are in a directory under my old username. I can

tinker
with

the sharing and security settings for each directory, one by one,

but
that

will be time-consuming. I want to transfer these to my new user directory;
is there a quick way to do it?

Jon Cosby